The Band Played On
This British torch singer died of acute alcohol poisoning and was nicknamed Amy Wino by the tabloids.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
"Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers."
What is Tradition 8?
This First Lady was the first major U.S. figure to candidly address her alcoholism and established a rehab with her name on it.
Who is Betty Ford?
This powerful mixture of alcohol, herbs, and opium was used widely in early 20th century medicine without a prescription
What is Laudanum?
An analogy in the "Big Book" asks us to compare our repeated attempts to drink like normal people with this scofflaw.
Who is the "jaywalker"?
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham died this horrible alcoholic death from copious amounts of vodka.
What is asphyxiation?
"Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole."
What is Tradition 4?
This rock star's rehab in Antigua was named after one of the guitarist's biggest hits.
What is crossroads?
This anise-flavored liquor is sometimes called "the green fairy" and contains wormwood.
What is absinthe?
Our friend "Jim" relapsed without a defense simply by imagining he would be O.K. if he put his whiskey in this.
What is a glass of milk?
AC/DC singer Bon Scott had a bit too much and died of this.
What is alcohol poisoning?
"Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy."
What is Tradition 10?
This rehab was founded in Minnesota in 1949 and became as well known for its books and literature as it was for recovery.
What is Hazelden?
Ayahuasca is a reddish-brown hallucinogenic drink more commonly known by this name.
What is Yage?
This chapter in the "Big Book" mentions God 27 times.
What is the chapter "We Agnostics"?
(Chapter 4)
Country singer Hank Williams died of this medical event common to copious alcohol consumption.
What is acute ventricular dilation?
"A.A. ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve."
What is Tradition 9?
This Cleveland, Ohio rehab is named "Star of the Sea" in latin.
What is Stella Maris?
The fermented Agave plant yields this alcohol with (some say) hallucinogenic properties.
What is Mezcal?
(also Tequila)
In Chapter 11 "A Vision for You", Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, and Despair are called this.
What are the hideous Four Horesemen?
Jazz singer Billie Holiday died of this common alcoholic outcome.
What is Cirrhosis?
"Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films."
What is Tradition 11?
The first residential recovery for alcoholism in the U.S. started here in 1935
What is Dr. Bob's home?
The strongest commercially available alcohol is called Spirytus Stawski coming in at this nearly pure percentage of alcohol
What is 96% alcohol?
The fourth edition of A.A.'s "Big Book" has 575 of these.
What are pages?